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Fan pump (en)
Table 4.1.1
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Papermaking
Subdomain (2nd level):  Stock preparation
Grammatical category:  Complex term
Grammar notes:  Countable
Definition:  Large centrifugal pump that mixes stock furnish with white water and delivers this dilute fibrous dispersion to a deaeration tank or directly to the headbox.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  Paper grammage is determined by the position of the thick stock valve (basis weight valve, stuff gate), which is located just upstream of the fan pump.
Context source:  EN 16
Attestation:  2
Contained in:  Approach system
Related terms:  Machine chest, Stuff box, Basis weight valve, Centrifugal cleaner, Pressure screen, White water
It:  Fan pump
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Pompe de dilution
Degree of reliability FR:  3